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Shubman is a strong competitor, has great understanding of the game: Gujarat Titans' Kane Williamson ahead of IPL 2023

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 29, 2023 10:36:31 PM IST

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson, who will represent Gujarat Titans (GT) in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) said on Wednesday that star India batter Shubman Gill is a "strong competitor" with a "great understanding of the game". ... read..

Litton's fiery fifty, Shakib's all-round show guides Bangladesh to series win over Ireland

Chattogram | March 29, 2023 10:36:27 PM IST

An explosive half-century by Litton Das coupled with an all-round show by skipper Shakib Al Hasan helped Bangladesh clinch a series win over Ireland after defeating the visitors by 77 runs in the second T20I at Chattogram on Wednesday. ... read..

Boys played with brilliant attitude, environment was positive, says Indian national men's football coach Stimac after Tri-Nation tournament win

Imphal (Manipur) | March 29, 2023 9:08:57 PM IST

Two all-round performances by the Blue Tigers rounded off a successful March FIFA International Window for Sunil Chhetri and his men, as they lifted the Tri-Nation International Football Tournament trophy at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on Tuesday. ... read..

Pakistan could play ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 matches in Bangladesh

New Delhi | March 29, 2023 9:08:54 PM IST

Pakistan team could play its ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 matches in Bangladesh instead of India, which is the original host of the tournament, ESPNCricinfo reported on Wednesday. ... read..

Getting his wicket a bigger thrill for bowlers: Australia's Josh Hazlewood on Cheteshwar Pujara

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 29, 2023 8:08:52 PM IST

Australia pacer and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Josh Hazlewood on Wednesday opened up on his on-field tussles with India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, saying that getting his wicket is a "bigger thrill" for bowlers. ... read..

Liam Livingstone to miss Punjab Kings' IPL opener against Kolkata Knight Riders

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 29, 2023 7:34:59 PM IST

England batter Liam Livingstone will miss the Punjab Kings (PBKS) campaign opener of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 as he is awaiting a fitness clearance from England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after recovering from a knee injury sustain ... read..

Litton Das smashes fastest fifty by Bangladesh batter in T20Is

Chattogram | March 29, 2023 6:35:23 PM IST

Opener Litton Das smashed the fastest half-century by a Bangladesh batter in T20Is on Wednesday. ... read..

WATCH: Virat Kohli names two cricketers he considers 'Greatest of All Time'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 29, 2023 5:35:31 PM IST

Star India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli on Wednesday revealed two batters that he regards as the 'Greatest of All Time', saying that they changed the dynamics of cricket completely. ... read..

BWF rankings: PV Sindhu drops out of women's singles top 10 for first time since November 2016

New Delhi | March 29, 2023 4:34:53 PM IST

Indian shuttler and Olympic medalist PV Sindhu dropped out of the top 10 of the women's singles Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings for the first time since November 2016. ... read..

Delhi Capitals likely to sign Abishek Porel as Rishabh Pant's replacement

New Delhi | March 29, 2023 4:08:13 PM IST

Delhi Capitals are likely to sign Bengal's Abishek Porel as a replacement for the injured wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. ... read..

Arsene Wenger enters into Premier League Hall of Fame

London | March 29, 2023 4:07:57 PM IST

Arsene Wenger one of the most decorated managers in the history of the Premier League has been inducted alongside his all time rival Sir Alex Ferguson into the Premier League Hall of Fame. ... read..

MI head coach Mark Boucher opens to rest captain Rohit Sharma if needed in IPL 2023

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 29, 2023 3:35:27 PM IST

Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher on Wednesday said that the franchise will be open to the suggestion of resting captain Rohit Sharma for "one or two games" in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2023 season if doing so would make him feel more rested ... read..

It was right decision for everyone, Fabio Paratici backs Tottenham's decision to part ways with Antonio Conte

London | March 29, 2023 3:35:25 PM IST

Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday described the sacking of manager Antonio Conte as the "right decision for everyone." ... read..

Kevin De Bruyne shines as Belgium overcomes Germany in thrilling encounter

Koln | March 29, 2023 3:35:17 PM IST

Belgium's rebuild under Domenico Tedesco has started to shape up and Kevin De Bruyne has taken centre stage to look over the entire build-up. Belgium overcame Germany with a 3-2 victory in a dramatic fashion at RheinEnergieStadion on Wednesday. ... read..

Lionel Messi reaches another milestone as Argentina demolishes Curacao

Santiago del Estero | March 29, 2023 3:35:15 PM IST

Argentinian maestro Lionel Messi achieved another milestone against Curacao on Wednesday at the Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades. ... read..

"I think he is fit enough to play for few more seasons": MI skipper Rohit Sharma on Dhoni's IPL retirement plans

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 29, 2023 2:08:16 PM IST

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma believes that former Indian captain MS Dhoni still has a few seasons left in him. Rohit Sharma and Mark Boucher addressed the media in a press conference on Wednesday. During this press conference, Rohit was asked about ... read..

Fell few runs short at the end, says Aiden Markaram after losing T20I series against West Indies

Sandton | March 29, 2023 1:35:32 PM IST

South Africa ended up on the losing side after putting up a hard-fought battle against a strong West Indies side in the final T20I match of three-match series on Tuesday at the Wanderers Stadium. ... read..

For me this is not new: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana on leadership role

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 29, 2023 1:35:30 PM IST

The freshly-appointed interim captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, Nitish Rana said that the leadership role is 'not new' to him as he has already been made battle-ready by his five years of affiliation with the IPL franchise and involvement as part of the l ... read..

Stan Wawrinka, Fabio Fognini awarded Monte Carlo Masters wild cards

Monte Carlo | March 29, 2023 1:08:16 PM IST

A pair of former champions, Stan Wawrinka and Fabio Fognini, have been awarded wild cards for the 2023 Monte Carlo Masters, the organisers of the event announced on Tuesday. ... read..

Romario Shepherd guides West Indies to T20I series victory against South Africa

Sandton | March 29, 2023 1:08:15 PM IST

West Indies stood victorious over South Africa in the series decider by 7 runs to clinch the T20I series by 2-1 at the Wanderers Stadium on Tuesday. ... read..

Miami Open: Elena Rybakina defeats Martina Trevisan to advance into SFs

Miami | March 29, 2023 12:08:07 PM IST

World No.7 Elena Rybakina overpowered Martina Trevisan 6-3, 6-0 to storm to her third semifinal of the season at the Miami Open. ... read..

Miami Open: Karen Khachanov topples Stefanos Tsitsipas to reach quarter-finals

Miami | March 29, 2023 12:08:06 PM IST

Karen Khachanov on Tuesday downed Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(4), 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the ongoing Miami Open. ... read..

Phoebe Litchfield, Kim Garth added to Australia's Ashes squad

Melbourne | March 29, 2023 10:35:47 AM IST

Teenage batter Phoebe Litchfield has been rewarded for her recent white-ball form by winning a place in Australia's 15-player squad for their Ashes tour of England in the middle of the year. ... read..

"There will be expectations," says Mark Boucher before his debut as MI head coach against RCB in IPL 2023

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 29, 2023 10:35:45 AM IST

Former South African cricketer Mark Boucher is ready to begin a new chapter in his life in the Indian Premier League as Mumbai Indians head coach. ... read..

India end SAFF U-17 Women's Championship campaign with loss to Russia, finish third on table

Dhaka | March 29, 2023 9:34:41 AM IST

The India U-17 team put up a brave display before eventually going down to Russia in their final game of the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship campaign on Tuesday. The Young Tigresses finished third on the table, winning two and losing two games in the tourn ... read..

Sri Lanka penalised for slow over-rate in first ODI against New Zealand

Auckland | March 29, 2023 9:34:35 AM IST

Sri Lanka have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the first ODI in Auckland on Saturday. ... read..

Uzbekistan edge out India with stoppage-time goal in women's football friendly

Tashkent | March 29, 2023 9:06:10 AM IST

In an exciting encounter that could have gone either way, India's senior women's team went down to Uzbekistan 2-3 here in an international friendly at Pakhtakor Stadium on Tuesday. ... read..

Tri-Nation International Football Tournament: India win title after 2-0 victory over Kyrgyz Republic

Imphal (Manipur) | March 29, 2023 8:34:32 AM IST

The Indian football team won the Tri-Nation International Football Tournament 2023 after a 2-0 victory against the Kyrgyz Republic at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal, Manipur, on Tuesday. ... read..

Namibia unhappy with World Athletics decision on female testosterone levels suppression

Windhoek (Namibia) | Wednesday, 2023 5:15:08 AM IST

Namibia's athletics body has expressed disappointment over the World Athletics (WA) Council decision requiring female athletes classified with a different sexual development to suppress testosterone levels and setting requirements for transgender athletes ... read..

IPL 2023: Hoping Shreyas will be back very soon, says KKR coach Chandrakant Pandit

Kolkata | Wednesday, 2023 5:15:08 AM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Chandrakant Pandit is hoping that Shreyas Iyer will be back very soon and feels the right-hander can still play a part for the team in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. ... read..

Tri-Nation football tournament: India crowned champions after 2-0 win over Kyrgyzstan

Imphal | Wednesday, 2023 4:45:08 AM IST

The Indian team played inspiring football against the higher-ranked Kyrgyzstan to snatch a 2-0 victory and bag the Tri-national international tournament trophy with an all-win record and without conceding a goal, in front of around 30,000 crowd at the Khu ... read..

IOC seeks ways for international return of Russian, Belarus athletes as neutral, but ban stays

Lausanne | Wednesday, 2023 4:45:08 AM IST

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday issued recommendations to all international federations and international sports events organisers to explore a pathway for athletes with Russian and Belarusian passport to return to competitions as Ind ... read..

Abhinav, Ibrahim crowned champions of NESC 2023, qualify for 15th World Esports Championships

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 3:45:08 AM IST

Putting up stellar performances, Tekken athlete Abhinav Tejan and eFootball pro-Ibrahim Gulrez triumphed in the finals of the National Esports Championships (NESC) 2023 organised by the Esports Federation of India (ESFI) and secured their berths at the gl ... read..

SAFF U-17 Women's C'ship: India end campaign with loss to Russia, finish third in table

Dhaka | Wednesday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

The India U-17 team put on a brave display before eventually going down 0-2 to Russia in their final game of the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship campaign here on Tuesday, finishing third in the table after winning two and losing two games in the event. ... read..

World Cup Shotgun C'ship: Indian skeet shooters bow out in qualification stage

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

Indian skeet shooters bowed out at the qualification stage of both the women's and men's individual competition, at the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun Championship at Larnaca, Cyprus. ... read..

Golf: Divyanshu Bajaj leads Indian challenge, lies second at KGA Challenge

Bengaluru | Wednesday, 2023 2:45:09 AM IST

India's Divyanshu Bajaj had a hole-in-one on the way to a blazing start of 7-under 65 that put him in second place on Tuesday after the first round of the 300,000-dollar KGA Challenge, the second of two European Challenge Tour events in the country. ... read..

Bundesliga: Tuchel in best mood despite only supervising a small training group at Bayern

Berlin | Wednesday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

Only a small circle of people gathered on the training pitch, while a large crowd of fans and media had assembled outside to witness the first day of exercise of Bayern Munich's new coach Thomas Tuchel. ... read..

Steve Smith joins commentary panel for IPL 2023 as expert

New Delhi | Wednesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

Star Australian cricketer Steve Smith has joined the expert panel of Star Sports, the official television broadcasters of the IPL 2023, for the cash-rich league, starting on March 31. ... read..

Women's National Football C'ship: Bhumika Mane strikes two in Maharashtra's big win

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) | Wednesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

Riding on a brace of goals by attacking midfielder Bhumika Mane, Maharashtra (WIFA) romped to a convincing 5-1 win against Mizoram in the opening Group-II league match of the Hero 27th Senior Women's National Football Championship 2022-23, here on Tuesday ... read..

Sri Lanka penalised, docked one point for a slow over-rate in first ODI against New Zealand

Dubai | Wednesday, 2023 1:15:09 AM IST

Sri Lanka have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee and docked a point in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League cycle for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland. ... read..

Pragyan Ojha recalls Rohit Sharma's initial struggles

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2023 11:34:46 PM IST

Pragyan Ojha and Rohit Sharma have known each other for years. They were teammates at the then-IPL outfit Deccan Chargers in 2008 and ever since their friendship has strengthened. ... read..

Sri Lanka's quest for direct World Cup qualification takes hit after point loss

Christchurch | March 28, 2023 11:07:24 PM IST

Sri Lanka have been docked a point in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League cycle for their slow over-rate in the first ODI against New Zealand at Auckland. ... read..

National Rifle Association of India conducts first ever Judges Course in India

Shillong (Meghalaya) | March 28, 2023 10:37:55 PM IST

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the governing body of the Olympic sport of Shooting in the country, has begun the first-ever three-day Judges Course in India in the Meghalayan capital of Shillong. ... read..

Ultimate Table Tennis season four to kick off from July 13 in Pune

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2023 10:06:47 PM IST

India's top table tennis league, Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), is set to return after a three-year hiatus and is scheduled to be held from July 13 to July 30, 2023, at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune. ... read..

The Challenge 2023: Bajaj leads Indian challenge with 65

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 28, 2023 9:37:18 PM IST

India's Divyanshu Bajaj had a hole-in-one on the way to a blazing start of 7-under 65 that put him in second place after the first round of The Challenge Tour 2023 presented by KGA, the second of two European Challenge Tour events in India. ... read..

Portuguese Moto Grand Prix: Mir collects valuable experience as Marquez apologises for his mistake

Portimao | March 28, 2023 9:37:13 PM IST

A dramatic first Grand Prix weekend of the year concluded with Joan Mir recovering to 11th place. An apologetic Marc Marquez was left to lament his mistake which took out home hero Miguel Oliveira. ... read..

ISSF World Cup Shotgun: Raiza Dhillon best Indian on show on Day-1

Larnaca | March 28, 2023 9:37:12 PM IST

Raiza Dhillon shot a 70 to emerge the best Indian on show on competition day one of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun in Larnaca, Cyprus. ... read..

The Challenge 2023: Germany's Michael Hirmer takes Rd-1 lead, Divyanshu Bajaj is best-placed Indian in tied second

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 28, 2023 8:34:34 PM IST

Germany's Michael Hirmer shot a sizzling eight-under 64 for the first-round lead at The Challenge 2023 event being played here at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) course in Bengaluru. ... read..

Sam Burns wins Wold Golf Championship Match Play title

Austin | March 28, 2023 8:07:33 PM IST

Sam Burns secured the 2023 WGC Match Play title in style with a 6 and 5 victory over Cameron Young in the final after ending World no.1 Scottie Scheffler's title defence earlier in the day. ... read..

FC Bengaluru United, Golden Threads FC share points in hard-fought encounter

Kochi (Kerala) | March 28, 2023 7:37:24 PM IST

In a hard-fought encounter of the 2nd Division, I League qualifier, FC Bengaluru United shared points with Kerala-based, Golden Threads FC in their first away game of the season, which ended with a scoreline of 1-1. The Panampilly School ground in Kochi s ... read..

Taekwondo Premier League with 12 teams launched at glittering ceremony

New Delhi | March 28, 2023 7:06:24 PM IST

The ambitious Indian Taekwondo Premier League (TPL) was launched at a grand ceremony with the promise of transforming the sport in the country and grooming international champions. ... read..

Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023: Punjab, TN, Jharkhand, MP crowned champions

New Delhi | March 28, 2023 6:37:19 PM IST

The first Hockey India Junior Men Zonal Championships 2023 concluded in the North, South, East, and West Zones, with Hockey Punjab, Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu, Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Madhya Pradesh crowned as Champions in their respective zones. ... read..

Just felt a moral obligation to contribute and give back to society: Abhinav Bindra

New Delhi | March 28, 2023 5:04:48 PM IST

India's first individual Olympic gold medal-winning shooter Abhinav Bindra is currently running his program at 100 schools in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela in Odisha where about 35,000 children are enrolled, who play sports, experience sport, many of them for ... read..

Sri Lanka-New Zealand second ODI match abandoned due to rain

Christchurch | March 28, 2023 3:38:57 PM IST

Sri Lanka picked up five crucial Super League points when their ODI against New Zealand was abandoned but their hopes of direct qualification to the Cricket World Cup 2023 remain hanging by a thread. ... read..

Anshul Jubli's Road to UFC win is start of new era in Indian MMA: Jiu-Jitsu fighter Siddharth Singh

New Delhi | March 28, 2023 3:38:21 PM IST

India Jiu-Jitsu fighter Siddharth Singh said that his protege Anshul Jubli's victory in the Road to UFC, which gave him a full-time deal with the promotion, marks the start of a new era in Indian mixed martial arts and recalled the fighter's struggle-fill ... read..

Peter Moores named head coach of Melbourne Stars in BBL

Melbourne | March 28, 2023 3:37:59 PM IST

Melbourne Stars on Tuesday named Peter Moores as their head coach for Big Bash League (BBL) for the next two seasons. ... read..

Miami Open: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Barbora Krejcikova, sets Sorana Cirstea clash in QFs

Miami | March 28, 2023 11:36:49 AM IST

World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka powered to her fifth quarterfinal of the season after overpowering No.16 seed Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-2 in the fourth round of the Miami Open on Monday. ... read..

Miami Open: Jessica Pegula beats Magda Linette to enter quarterfinals, faces Anastasia Potapova

Miami | March 28, 2023 10:34:46 AM IST

Jessica Pegula on Monday produced a sublime performance to defeat Magda Linette and enter the Miami Open quarterfinals. ... read..

Tri-Nation International: Sunil Chhetri wants to score many more goals for India

Imphal (Manipur) | March 28, 2023 10:04:51 AM IST

India captain Sunil Chhetri said his hunger to score is the same as it has always been and he is as motivated as ever ahead of the match against the Kyrgyz Republic. ... read..

Indian Grand Prix 2: Archana pips Hima Das to sprint double; Jinson Johnson wins men's 1500m event

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 28, 2023 10:04:45 AM IST

Reigning Asian Games champion Jinson Johnson won the men's 1500m event in his first competition in a year at the Indian Grand Prix II 2023 athletics meet in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Monday. ... read..

India eye win against table toppers Russia in SAFF U-17 Women's Championship

Dhaka | March 28, 2023 9:34:39 AM IST

India bounced back from a disappointing defeat against hosts Bangladesh with a 9-0 thumping of Bhutan to re-establish their hopes at the 2023 SAFF U-17 Women's Championship. ... read..

World Cup Qualifier Play-off: UAE, Canada record wins on enthralling day of cricket

Windhoek | March 28, 2023 9:34:35 AM IST

United Arab Emirates and Canada overcame resilient performances from Papua New Guinea and Jersey respectively to gain their first points in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off here in Windhoek on Monday. ... read..

India to go all out against Kyrgyz Republic in Tri-Nation decider

Imphal (Manipur) | March 28, 2023 9:34:34 AM IST

In the third and last game of the Tri-Nation International Football Tournament, hosts India and Kyrgyz Republic will battle it out for the trophy at the Khuman Lampak Stadium in Imphal on Tuesday. ... read..

Ronit tops junior show jumping as ARC concludes Regional Equestrian League

Mumbai | Tuesday, 2023 5:15:08 AM IST

Ronit Lahoti, riding on his horse Dancing Dynamite, finished his round in 51 seconds with eight penalties to bag the top spot in the show jumping category in the Junior National Equestrian Championships held as part of the first Regional Equestrian League ... read..

La Liga and Instituto Cervantes unveil the Spanish-Hindi Football Dictionary

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 5:15:08 AM IST

After the successful launch of the Spanish-Bengali football dictionary last month, La Liga alongside Instituto Cervantes has launched the Spanish-Hindi football dictionary at the Residence of the Embassy of Spain here. ... read..

1st T20I: Rony Talukdar's half-century helps Bangladesh beat Ireland by 22 runs via DLS method

Chattogram | Tuesday, 2023 4:45:09 AM IST

Openers Litton Das (47) and Rony Talukdar (67) shared a 91-run partnership that set up Bangladesh's 22 runs win (DLS method) against Ireland in a rain-shortened 1st T20I here on Monday. ... read..

WC Qualifier Playoff: UAE, Canada record wins on enthralling Day 2

Windhoek (Namibia) | Tuesday, 2023 4:15:09 AM IST

United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Canada overcame resilient performances from Papua New Guinea and Jersey respectively to gain their first points in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off and maintained their chances of advancing to the next roun ... read..

World Cup Shotgun: Raiza Dhillon best Indian on show on day one

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 3:15:09 AM IST

Raiza Dhillon shot a 70, to emerge the best Indian on show on competition Day One of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun in Larnaca, Cyprus. ... read..

Golf: Top stars in the fray at The Challenge 2023 from Wednesday

Bengaluru | Tuesday, 2023 3:15:08 AM IST

The leading Indian players in the field including international winners Rashid Khan, Khalin Joshi, Viraj Madappa, and Chikkarangappa will be among the top contenders in The Challenge 2023 to be held from March 28-31. ... read..

Football: AIFF decides to organise women's league from April 25

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 2:45:10 AM IST

The next edition of the Indian Women's League (IWL) will be held from April 25, with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) League Committee allowing teams to recruit three foreign players with a maximum of two allowed on the field at a time. ... read..

Sam Burns the track to win WGC Dell Matchplay

Austin (USA) | Tuesday, 2023 2:15:09 AM IST

Sam Burns secured the 2023 World Golf Championships (WGC)-Dell Technologies Match Play title in style with a 6 & 5 victory over Cameron Young in the final after having ended World Number One Scottie Scheffler's title defence earlier in the day. ... read..

Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada return to South Africa ODI squad for Netherlands series

Johannesburg | Tuesday, 2023 1:45:16 AM IST

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday named a full-strength 15-man squad for the two-match ODI series against the Netherlands, starting later this week. The fast-bowling duo of Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada return to the 50-over setup after being rested ... read..

IPL 2023: Great opportunity for me to showcase my leadership skills, says Nitish Rana on captaining KKR

Kolkata | Tuesday, 2023 1:45:16 AM IST

On being named captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the upcoming IPL 2023, left-handed batter Nitish Rana said it is a great opportunity for him to showcase his leadership skills. ... read..

Taekwondo Premier League with 12 teams launched, will be held in June

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

With the promise of transforming the sport in the country and grooming international champions, an ambitious Indian Taekwondo Premier League (TPL) has been launched to be held later this year. ... read..

IPL 2023: TV broadcasters Star Sports launch subtitles feed for hearing-impaired fans

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

Star Sports, the official television broadcasters of IPL 2023, on Monday announced the launch of a 'Subtitled Feed', a first-of-its-kind initiative in sports broadcasting in India, for hearing impaired fans. ... read..

Mary Kom, Sunil Chhetri bat for a sports-friendly India, urge nation to adopt sports as a lifestyle

New Delhi | Tuesday, 2023 1:45:09 AM IST

India's global sporting icons, six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom and captain of national football team Sunil Chhetri urged the nation to embrace sports and engage themselves in regular physical activity after a recent report revealed that kids and ... read..

Indian Masters T10 tournament to be held from June 14 onwards

New Delhi | March 27, 2023 11:04:10 PM IST

The most iconic legends of international cricket players will be part of the revolutionary new tournament, The Indian Masters T10, which will start from June 14 onwards and will conclude on June 28 this year. ... read..

Somerset sign Australia batter Cameron Bancroft for opening four games of County Championship 2023

Somerset | March 27, 2023 11:04:09 PM IST

Somerset County Cricket Club announced on Monday the signing of Australian batter Cameron Bancroft for the opening four fixtures of the upcoming County Championship season, which will start from April 6. ... read..

South Africa's pacers Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje return for crucial two-match ODI series against Netherlands

Johannesburg | March 27, 2023 10:36:20 PM IST

South Africa has named a full-strength 15-member squad to face the Netherlands in their final two ICC Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures. ... read..

Fourth edition of Lanka Premier League to start from July 31 onwards

Colombo | March 27, 2023 10:36:13 PM IST

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Monday that the fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from July 31 onwards and will conclude on August 22 this year. ... read..

ITF Mysuru Open: Six Indian players qualify for main draw of competition

Mysuru (Karnataka) | March 27, 2023 10:06:15 PM IST

Six Indian players qualified for the main draw of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Mysuru Open 2023 after producing power-packed performances in the qualifying rounds at the Mysuru Tennis Club here on Monday. ... read..

"We would run heaps of 2s": Australia's Marnus Labuschagne reveals dream batting partner

Melbourne | March 27, 2023 9:37:15 PM IST

Marnus Labuschagne, the world's number one Test batter revealed on Monday that he would like to bat with star India player Virat Kohli from the current 'Fab Four', excluding his compatriot Steve Smith. ... read..

"Seniors didn't get their deserved respect": Pakistan's Shadab makes big statement following T20I series loss to Afghanistan

Sharjah | March 27, 2023 8:36:34 PM IST

Pakistan stand-in skipper and all-rounder Shadab Khan believes plenty of positives will come from his side's series loss to Afghanistan and the consistent efforts of experienced absentees Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will be further appreciated when the ... read..

IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals sign Sandeep Sharma as replacement for injured pacer Prasidh Krishna

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 27, 2023 7:36:56 PM IST

Rajasthan Royals (RR) announced on Monday that pacer Sandeep Sharma has been signed as a replacement for an injured Prasidh Krishna for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, which will start from March 31 onwards. ... read..

IPL 2023: Nitish Rana to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in absence of Shreyas Iyer

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 27, 2023 6:37:48 PM IST

Batter Nitish Rana will be the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL) in the absence of regular skipper Shreyas Iyer, who is currently recovering from a back injury, the franchise announced on Monday. ... read..

Hockey Punjab, Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Madhya Pradesh crowned Champions of 1st Hockey India Junior Women Zonal Championships 2023

New Delhi | March 27, 2023 4:04:53 PM IST

The 1st Hockey India Junior Women Zonal Championships 2023 concluded on Sunday with Hockey Haryana, Hockey Jharkhand, Hockey Madhya Pradesh, and Hockey Karnataka winning the Finals in their respective zones. ... read..

'He plays with real belief,' Gareth Southgate acknowledges Saka after England's victory against Sweden

London | March 27, 2023 3:38:07 PM IST

Three minutes and two goals were enough to register their second victory in the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers on Sunday. Harry Kane once again featured on the scoresheet. Along with him was another familiar face who was able to add to his international goal t ... read..

Indore pitch rating changed for India vs Australia 3rd Test match after BCCI appeal

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), | March 27, 2023 3:04:53 PM IST

The 'poor' rating given to the pitch of Indore's Holkar Stadium used in the third Test match between India and Australia has been changed after an appeal from the BCCI. ... read..

"We thought we had enough," says Rovman Powell after losing against South Africa

Centurion | March 27, 2023 2:07:44 PM IST

The entire West Indies camp was left in a state of disbelief as despite putting up a score of 258 runs on the board they ended up falling short of the target. ... read..

'"Didn't play well enough": Jonathan Batty after losing to Mumbai Indians in WPL final

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 27, 2023 1:36:39 PM IST

Delhi Capitals came close to lifting the inaugural Women's Premier League title, but fell short against Mumbai Indians on Sunday despite putting in all the effort. ... read..

T20I records tumble at Centurion during South Africa vs West Indies 2nd T20I

Centurion | March 27, 2023 12:35:10 PM IST

South Africa and West Indies nearly went on to break every record held in T20I in a historic encounter. ... read..

South Africa chase down T20I record target of 259 against West Indies

Centurion | March 27, 2023 11:36:59 AM IST

South Africa and West Indies produced an instant classic high-scoring T20I match at Centurion on Sunday. West Indies set an unassailable target of 259 for the Proteas. However, the hosts went on to defy the odds to chase the target with seven balls to spa ... read..

Afghanistan register milestone victory over Pakistan to clinch T20I series

Sharjah | March 27, 2023 11:06:46 AM IST

Afghanistan stunned Pakistan by claiming their second victory and securing the three-match T20I series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday. ... read..

Tottenham, Antonio Conte mutually agree to part ways

London | March 27, 2023 10:07:05 AM IST

Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with the Italian manager Antonio Conte on Monday. ... read..

Personally I was waiting for this moment for long time, says Harmanpreet Kaur after lifting WPL trophy

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 27, 2023 9:36:38 AM IST

Mumbai Indians became the first team to lift the title of the inaugural Women's Premier League on Sunday. MI's skipper Harmanpreet Kaur revealed what this moment meant for her as a captain and a player in the post-match conference. ... read..

WPL 2023 Final: Mumbai Indians ride on Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 60 to beat Delhi Capitals, emerge champion (Ld)

Mumbai | Monday, 2023 5:15:08 AM IST

Nat Sciver-Brunt struck a superb half-century to capitalise on a good show by their disciplined bowlers as Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by seven wickets to emerge champions of the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) in front of an adoring ful ... read..

Tri-nation football: Always hungry to play for the national team, says Gurpreet Singh Sandhu

Imphal | Monday, 2023 5:15:08 AM IST

Seasoned goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who is currently part of the Indian squad at the ongoing tri-nation international football tournament, has said that he is always hungry to play for the national team. ... read..

WPL 2023 final: Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten fifty helps Mumbai Indians win the inaugural title

Mumbai | Monday, 2023 5:15:08 AM IST

Mumbai Indians claimed the trophy in the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) in front of an adoring full-house at the Brabourne stadium, beating Delhi Capitals by seven wickets in the final thanks to an unbeaten 60 by England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Bru ... read..

Telangana CM congratulates Nikhat Zareen on winning gold

Hyderabad | Monday, 2023 4:45:08 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday congratulated boxer Nikhat Zareen on winning the gold medal in the 50 kg category finals of the Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi. ... read..

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